Originally posted by Nightshade
Prelude and Accord share the same basic chassis design and the major differences are more in the body design than anything else.
The Prelude actually doesn't have all that impressive handling for a "sports car" (here comes the Prelude goons to bash me now).
Teins are nice but unless you buy the high end models they are just like any other true coilover...I can find better true coilovers that perform better for less.
A set of good springs, adjustable struts, upgraded sway bars, and strut tower bars both front and rear will make a Prelude look like a joke as far as handling goes.
BTW welcome to the board.
Can't compare the handling of the prelude to the accord. Didn't the prelude get best handling car under 30k a few years back in C&D? You have to take into consideration what kinda car you are dealing with here....family luxury car vs. a sport coupe. There are certainly ways to improve the handling of the accord, but to get it to the level of the prelude (at least the SH) won't happen on any type of street setup. The prelude was made to be sporty.........the accord on the other hand really had more lux/comfort in mind. Of course the accord can handle good after some mods, but the prelude is lighter, shorter, lower, and overall more tuned for the twisties than the accord.